Giants NL Champions 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 and hitting coach Hensley Meulens #31 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: A grounds crew member runs out to the field as it rains in the ninth inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants holds up the MVP trophy after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Tim Lincecum #55 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: (R) Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants and wife Amber Zito celebrate after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: (R) Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants and wife Amber Zito celebrate after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: (R) Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants and wife Amber Zito celebrate after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Brian Wilson of the San Francisco Giants celebrates with fans after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: (R) Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants and wife Amber Zito celebrate after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants 9-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 holds the National League trophy after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants holds up the MVP trophy after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants holds up the MVP trophy after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Buster Posey #28 and the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Lou Seal holds up a sign reading 'NL Champs' after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Joaquin Arias #13 of the San Francisco Giants throws the ball to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Joaquin Arias #13 of the San Francisco Giants throws the ball to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants points towards the sky after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: A grounds crew member runs out to the pitcher mound in the ninth inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate as Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals flies out as the Giants defeat the Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: George Kontos #70 and Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate as Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals flies out as the Giants defeat the Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Sergio Romo #54 and catcher Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after the Giants defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Javier Lopez #49 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Javier Lopez #49 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: San Francisco Giants mascot throws out Cracker Jacks in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pete Kozma #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals turns a double play as Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants is out at second in the seventh inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Javier Lopez #49 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants watches the ball after he hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals sits in the dugout in the sixth inning while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Carlos Beltran #3 and David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals sit in the dugout in the sixth inning while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the mound in the sixth inning while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: The fans cheer on pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants after he is taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after flying out to left field in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he is taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he is taken out of the game in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants on deck while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws his bat after he walks in the second inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants on deck while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 and Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants warm up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants warms up before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the right field seats as the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants scores in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants singles in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Former player Kenny Lofton throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals is taken out in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pete Kozma #38 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws out Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants at first base in the fourth inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: (R) Angel Pagan #16 greets Pablo Sandoval #48 and Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Manager Mike Matheny #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals calls for a pitching change in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants catches a fly ball in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48, Marco Scutaro #19, Buster Posey #28 and Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 and manager Bruce Bochy #15 react from the dugout in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 and Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after flying out in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after hitting a double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated at the dugout after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts in the dugout while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 and Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants is greeted at the dugout after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants hits the ball and reaches on a fielder's choice as Brandon Belt #9 scores in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after scoring in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Buster Posey #28 and Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after scoring in the third inning on a three-run double by Hunter Pence #8 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Hunter Pence #8 of the San Francisco Giants hits a three-run double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants hits the ball for a RBI single in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants scores on a base hit by Matt Cain #18 in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by manager Bruce Bochy #15 after Blanco scores on a base hit by Matt Cain #18 in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts in the dugout while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Gregor Blanco #7 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by manager Bruce Bochy #15 after Blanco scores on a base hit by Matt Cain #18 in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after hitting a double in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants waits on deck asa the Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Fans wave towels as the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the first inning while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants grounds out as Angel Pagan #16 scores in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Singer Susan Tedeschi performs the national anthem before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Singer Susan Tedeschi performs the national anthem before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the second inning while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Brandon Belt #9 of the San Francisco Giants hits a foul ball in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 and Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate after Crawford catches a hard hit ball by Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Pitcher Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the second inning while taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants gives teammate Buster Posey #28 a five after Pagan scores in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: A general view during the national anthem before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Fans wave towels as the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants gives teammate Buster Posey #28 a five after Pagan scores in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants slides home to score in the first inning on an infield groundout by Pablo Sandoval #48 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants singles in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants runs towards third base after advancing on a base hit by Marco Scutaro #19 in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Angel Pagan #16 of the San Francisco Giants slides home to score in the first inning on an infield groundout by Pablo Sandoval #48 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals steals second base safely under the tag of Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants in the first inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Kyle Lohse #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after the final out in the first inning is recorded while taking on the San Francisco Giants in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals steals second base safely under the tag of Marco Scutaro #19 of the San Francisco Giants in the first inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Matt Cain #18 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Former player Kenny Lofton shakes hands with Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants after Lofton throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Actor Rob Schneider announces 'Let's Play Ball' before the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Actor Rob Schneider announces 'Let's Play Ball' before the San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

St Louis Cardinals v San Francisco Giants - Game Seven

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 22: San Francisco grounds crew works on the field before Game Seven of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park on October 22, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)